How to keep pest birds away from your food business this summer

The summer is finally here and this is definitely good news for every food business owner. However, summer is the period of the year when birds are very active too and they can be bad for business because they can contaminate food. Unfortunately, these beautiful creatures are able to transmit more than 60 diseases which can affect not just animals, but humans too. Food businesses witness many problems caused by pest birds every year and sometimes find it difficult to meet the health codes because of their activities. So, what can a food business owner do to keep pest birds away this summer?

Things that attracts pest birds

When summer kicks in, the days are relatively warm and hot, but the evenings and mornings can be chilly which means that birds often look for indoor cover during this period. It is quite common to find nests on building ledges, nooks of signs and other similar places where they can take cover. The main point is that birds, just like all animals, are constantly looking for sources of food. So, if the area around your business is clean and they can’t find leftovers, they will probably go away and search elsewhere.

Don’t let them nest close to your facility

Different birds have different nesting seasons, but most of them use the summer period for this activity. It’s important to understand that when a bird (any bird) marks their territory, it is very difficult to move it on after that. So, prevention is the best idea and you can do this by closing gaps and holes or using some efficient bird control system.

Keep the birds away from nooks and crannies

Remember that birds are always looking for areas they can use as a base for the long term. If you create an environment that is not pleasant for them, they will look for another place. So, if you want to keep them away from your food business you should use plastic predators, reflective objects, cover holes and maybe invest in bird wiring or bird spikes.

If birds are becoming a nuisance at your business premises, please contact us now for help.